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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.14, 721.89 and 391.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.14, 721.89 and 391.92 is: 540.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.14 : 721.89 = 391.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.14/721.89 = 391.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.14x = 721.89 × 391.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.14x = 282,923.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,923.13/523.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.82

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